2008-12-21

So much hard work!!! The Lord of the Rings Symphony.

Last night (20/12-08) we went to listen to the music of "The Lord of the Rings" at KLCC . Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra was playing and The Young KL Singers plus The KL Children's Choir was singing. We had a Great time!

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I have been listening to their Choir practice most of this fall and I know how much hard work and how many hours they have put into this performance. But I can also say that they have had lots of fun while rehearsing. But SO much hard work and only three performances. Thanks to them all!!!

 

2008-12-19

The Best Christmas Card Ever!!

It is always nice to receive Christmas Cards from friends and family. When you can't meet people because they live on the other side of the planet it is even more interesting to see, read and (now) listen to what they have done the last year!!

Thanks to you all that has sent us Christmas Cards!!!! I have not got around to use my new Photoshop abilities --shame on me!!

I know this is not a competition BUT if it were .....  Kurt Schroeder and Family would be this years winner!!!! You should listen to the "vinyl"-CD with Christmas songs while reading on the back of what the family has been doing the last year!!! THANKS to the Schroeders!!!

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PS. Doesn't Kurt look like Clark Kent??? So when will we see him as Superman!!!
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2008-12-03

My ^importance in the Universe.

It is said that people changed their view of their existence when they looked at the first pictures taken of Earth (from space or from the Moon).

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One thing that has made an impact on me is the following video from TED.  I have been interested in Dark Matter since I visited  Soudan, Minnesota, USA. The thing that really blew my mind was the number of Galaxies that exists.

George Smoot looks into the farthest reaches of space to the oldest objects in the known universe: fluctuations in the remnants of creation.

2008-12-01

Simpsons mocks (M)apple

Do you have an iPod or an iPhone or a MacBook?? These videos are for you!

Downloaded toooo much???

2008-11-24

The world knows Allan Foster

 
If you have worked with Software at Sun you probably
should know Allan. Born in South Africa now living in
Dallas, Texas, US. Well he is in KL teaching to the local
Sun people. We met at Souled Out, where else? Where
will we meet next time???

2008-11-08

Chris has his own blog!

Christoffer has started a blog around his class in Lego Robotics (Mindstorm NXT) he is taking at ISKL (International School of Kuala Lumpur).

2008-10-30

The Young KL Singers @ KLPAC

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See you at KLPAC??

TimeOut Kuala Lumpur has written a few lines.

"Jazz is not dead!! It just smells funny!" -- Frank Zappa

2008-10-22

Google News for Malaysia

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Google now have launched a News Page for Malaysia. Check it out if you like to know what is happening around were I live.

2008-10-20

Wendy's in Malaysia.


Is this the first Wendy's in Malaysia? The service was Great and the Food was Good. Down the road from us in Mont Kiara.

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And here is Wendy or is it Pippi Långstrump??

2008-10-04

2008-10-02

Science Guru


Anders takes care of all the questions that I cant answer. Thanks Anders.

2008-10-01

2008-09-30

Hari Raya Puasa

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Hari Raya Puasa is the most significant festival for the Muslims as it marks the end of the fasting month.  Also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Fitrah, the day is most significant as it includes two of the five tenets of Islam: to fast during Ramadhan, and to pay the zakat fitrah – alms tax.

After a month of fasting, Muslims celebrate the first day of Syawal which is the 10th month of the Muslim calendar with joyous enthusiasm.  By the eve of Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims would have paid their alms tax which is then distributed to the poor.

Muslims usher in the day by congregating early in the morning in the mosques to perform the Hari Raya Puasa prayers followed by visits to the graves of the departed.

It is also the time for family reunions when people gather to forgive and forget past quarrels.  It is every Muslim’s religious virtue to ask for pardon on this day and this is done in order of family seniority.

The festive mood is reflected with the lighting of oil lamps.  These oil lamps are lit starting from the 20th day of Ramadhan, the night when the Koran was sent down, right through the actual Hari Raya Puasa day itself.

All mosques and homes are decorated and brightly lit with illuminations to mark the significant day.

Hari Raya Puasa lasts for a month and although the first three days are celebrated on the grandest scale, many Muslims hold “open-house” throughout the month for friends who could not visit during the three days.


“Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!”

 

The above text taken from the ISKL Friday Flash.

2008-08-21

Interested in Renting a House in Gothenburg, Sweden?

If you are moving to Gothenburg, Sweden and are in need of renting a house then please read on.

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Surrounding: The house is in the Ekran part of Långedrag on the west coast of Gothenburg. It is close to schools (both Swedish and English), public transportation and the yacht harbor. Ekran is a peaceful area with no through traffic.

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About the House:

Type of house: Villa

Size: 160 square meter (m2)

Rooms: 7 rooms in total (4 bedrooms)

Furnishing: furnished

Parking: included (for 2-4 cars)

Broadband: Adsl

Equipment: dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, digital TV

Pets: NOT ALLOWED

Additional information: Small garden, sauna, playhouse, alarm system.

Duration:

Starting: September 1, 2008

Ending: July 1, 2009.

Interested please contact Martin Jonsson for more information

Phone: +46733589231

 

Location: Zoom in on the house in the map!!


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2008-07-04


Bruce is back Tonight in Gothenburg.

2008-06-11

Choose your friends.



New English.


Do you speak English, lah?

Singapore


Sling

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2008-05-19

John would you like a cup of Java (Swedish roast)?

If you work for Sun Microsystems the name John Gage should not come as a surprise. If you visited JavaOne in San Francisco he should be a familiar face. If you have seen or had the fortune to hear him then you understand why I admire him. This guy can talk to anybody from kids to heads of state.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-John Gage, JavaOne 2007 Convention, Day Three. TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007.

John Gage is in town (I checked his online calendar) be in town this week for the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2008). I have found that there is a connection between John and Malaysia.

From John's hompage you find "Gage has served on International Board of Advisors for the Multimedia Super Corridor project of Malaysia (MSC)".

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad a friend of John's?

Read what Wired wrote about John in December 1998.

"The phone rings again. It's Gage's secretary - his "admin," in Sun speak - relaying a message. Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad wants another meeting of his special advisory group on building a best-in-the-world national information infrastructure. Next week. Gage tells the admin to book the ticket: round-trip San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur, one night in a hotel, then straight back."

So John, I would love to serve you a cup of Java and to hear about your current projects. If you have the time please stop by Mont Kiara Aman.

You are Welcome!! /JD

Vesak Day -- Happy Birthday Buddha!!!

Happy Birthday Buddha!! This day is a public holiday and is called Vesak Day.

It is not only about Buddha's birthday it also encompasses the birth, enlightenment and the passing of Gautama Buddha. For more info see Wikipedia.

2008-05-16

Google Translate now "talks" Swedish

Sweden is a large country if you compare it with the number of people living there (~9 million people), so I must say I am pleased that Google Research took their time and effort to make Swedish one of the "Google Translate" languages.

I tried it on my own blog and it was OK, especially if you compare it to some translations between Chinese and English which makes you "lol".

I have added the Google Translate button on the side of this blog. Try it out!!

ps. Swedes live on the average to be 81 years old (I have 31 more years to go)

2008-05-11

Singing and toasting B-)


Gunnar & Karin are having a Great Time.

Party time again :-)


Anki & Michi invited us to their new condo. Snaps and Indian food, together with Swedish "nubbe" songs were served. (Anders W. and I tried to teach others how to sing ;-) )

2008-05-08

Swedish Rice Porridge made the Asian way!

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Risgrynsgröt (eng. Rise Porridge, Rise Congee, Rice Pudding) is something Andrew loves to get for Breakfast. It is also the only porridge that I like. The recipe below together with our new Fuzzy Control Rice Cooker Hitachi RZ-CM18Y.

"Fuzzy logic technology, which allows the rice cooker to 'think' for itself and make fine adjustments to temperature and heating time to cook perfect rice every time." (quote from Zojirushi)

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Ingredients

3 Cups Japanese Rice!   Nishiki
4 Cups Water    
14 Cups Milk   buy 3 l
½-1 teaspoon Salt    
       
Cooking time ~ 1 hour    
1 Cup = 200ml      

How To Do

You should buy Japanese rice, Nishiki is a good choice. We use low fat milk but it is a matter of what you have at home. Please note that you need to have approximately three liters of milk for this recipe. Clean the rice in a sieve and put all the ingredients into the rice cooker. Turn the machine on and wait for about one hour.

When done open the rice cooker and stir with a plastic or wooden spoon. It is now ready to be served.

You can save the porridge in the fridge or the freezer for later use. Take the amount that you need and put it in the microwave for a minute or two and your ready to eat. It can not be more simple!!

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No burned porridge (Andrew calls it "bottennapp").

You can not fail!!

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How to eat Swedish Rice Porridge.

The porridge should be served hot! Cinnamon and sugar is needed on the table when you eat Swedish Risgrynsgröt. Ann likes some cold milk with her porridge. I like my porridge the same way my grandfather (MorFar Otto) liked it, no milk and a nugget of butter or margarine.

Enjoy!!!

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The recipe is an adaptation from a porridge recipe that we found in The Ultimate Rice Cooker book at Google books.

If you are interested in our rice cooker, then check out this pdf document.

2008-05-03

An evening boat trip. Thanks to Ankii!!!

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Anton came with two girlfriends!!
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Some strange looking fish in the net.
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Chicken Satay -- but who ate them all?? (I had two).
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Nice swimming until the JellyFish came.

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Three out of the four "Bullerbyn" families.

Anton is Dancing the night away!!
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